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Comment 118 for Plug-In Electric Hybrid Vehicles (phev09) - 45 Day.

First NameDottie
Last NameAdams
Email Addressdot@fresca.net
AffiliationGreen Motors, Berkeley, CA
SubjectPlease foster Innovation, don't Squelch it!
Comment
Please keep Plug In innovation alive.   I understand you feel your
regulations are in the best interest for protecting the environment
but they could have the opposite effect.  

Many people upgrade their Prius so they can drive mainly electric
because they drive 10 miles or less/day. A purely electric car,
although a wonderful option, does not accommodate those who need to
drive over 25mph for long distances, but a plug-in prius does.  

Please allow Californians to drive cleaner and more efficiently.

Your regulations do not foster innovation, they will squelch it.  
Economic hard times promote passionate business entrepreneurs to go
for it.  Complying with your new regulations will force young
Start-Ups to bury their talents.

Asking a Start-Up to require battery warranties for longer than
the batteries' life is proposterous!  Asking a Start-Up to pay for
tests for up to 5 cars is outrageous and will force many of them to
fold.

Please relax regulations for smaller companies until there are a
few thousand after-market PHEVs on the road.

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted 2009-01-21 09:19:46

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